A. Balasubramanian

A. Balasubramanian

Managing Director and CEO at Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (ABSLMF)

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Experience34+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Mr. A. Balasubramanian is the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer for Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited. A stalwart of the mutual fund industry, he brings with him over three decades of rich experience in the Mutual Fund industry as Portfolio Manager both in Fixed Income and Equity. He has been associated with the organisation since 1994. Prior to assuming the role of the CEO in 2009, Mr. Balasubramanian served as Chief Investment Officer from 2006-2009. As MD & CEO, Mr. Balasubramanian oversees over INR 3 lakh crore in Assets Under Management at Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, one of the leading Asset Managers in India with over 27 years plus rich legacy of wealth creation for its investors. Mr. Balasubramanian has been awarded CEO of the Year title by Asia Asset Management in 2018 and 2020. Under his leadership, the AMC has been won accolades from various external and media agencies. He has been conferred with Aditya Birla Group’s Outstanding Leader Award in 2015 and Leader of Leaders Award in 2018 by the Group Chairman Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla. Mr. Balasubramanian is involved with philanthropic work through various charitable organisations. He is actively engaged in initiatives towards Mother & Child healthcare, and supporting Indian Art & Culture. He is one of the active members at Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Centre for Child Heart Care. He is also associated with Sathya Sai University, Gulbarga that imparts knowledge on Human Excellence to students during their higher education. He promotes Indian Arts and Village Traditional Culture by being a Trustee at Melattur Bhagavata Mela Foundation. He has completed advanced management programs from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and Harvard Business School. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in science (mathematics) and a master’s degree in business administration from GlobalNxt University.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Aug 2015–Present· 11 yrs 1 mo
    • Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer, Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company LimitedCurrent
      Aug 2015–Present
  • 1992–Present· 34 yrs 8 mos
    • Managing Director, Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Aug 2009–Present
    • Chief Investment Officer
      2006–2009
    • Chief-Dealer, Country Head - Sales and Distribution, Portfolio Manager - Fixed Income & Equity
      1994–2006
    • Senior Trader
      1992–1994
  • Aug 2009–May 2023· 13 yrs 9 mos
    • Managing Director and Chief Executive
      Aug 2009–May 2023

Education

Advanced Management Program

Harvard Business School

Advanced Management Program

Business Administration and Management, General

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Bachelor's degree

Mathematics

Bharathidasan University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Finance, General

GlobalNxt University

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